Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

Embracing Death and Grief: A Celtic Priestess' Perspective

In this episode of Practically Magick, host Courtney Pearl, the owner of Prism Healing, explores the profound topics of death and grieving from a spiritual and cultural standpoint. Courtney, also a Celtic Priestess, opens the discussion with a card reading from the Storyteller's Tarot, symbolizing new beginnings. She delves deep into the role of death in different cultures, personal anecdotes on grieving, and the spiritual aspects of death, including reincarnation and the energy of the soul.

Courtney advocates for open discussions on mortality, the sacredness of grief, and the importance of accepting uncertainty surrounding death. The episode also touches on the concept of death doulas and their role in facilitating end-of-life processes, encouraging listeners to cultivate a healthy relationship with death and loss.

00:00 Welcome to Practically Magic

00:44 Tarot Card Reading for the Episode

01:39 Winter and the Symbolism of Death

06:41 Exploring the Topic of Death

12:08 The Role of a Death Doula

28:07 Cultural Perspectives on Death

34:47 Personal Experiences with Grief

47:18 Embracing Death and Acceptance

53:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts